updatesin
Updatesin is a term used in software engineering to describe a class of practices and architectures aimed at applying updates to a running system with minimal downtime. The concept emphasizes in-place modification and gradual activation of changes, rather than requiring a full system restart.
Core features commonly associated with updatesin include in-place patching, feature flags to control exposure of new
Typical workflows involve staging updates in a test environment, distributing them through a deployment pipeline, and
Scope and usage of updatesin tend to center on high-availability systems, online services, and embedded devices
Limitations and challenges include the added complexity of coordinating state across components, risks of partial updates